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**chuckster57** · 06-30-2019, 06:58 PM

3500 watts is needed to run the AC. It’s the start up of the compressor that draws the most. Some members have installed a “soft start” kit and used smaller gens, and some members have claimed their 2000 watt gen ran the AC.

If the compressor is started with insufficient power, it will cause premature wear and failure. Think about your car/truck and making it start from a stop light in 3rd or 4th gear, it will and it will get up to speed eventually, but how much stress are you putting it under and how many times can you do that before it quits?

3500 watts isn’t really that much, and if your concerned with the weight, get a pair of 2000 watt gens and Tether them together.

06-30-2019, 06:58 PM	#2
chuckster57 Site Team Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Modesto Posts: 20,339	3500 watts is needed to run the AC. It’s the start up of the compressor that draws the most. Some members have installed a “soft start” kit and used smaller gens, and some members have claimed their 2000 watt gen ran the AC. If the compressor is started with insufficient power, it will cause premature wear and failure. Think about your car/truck and making it start from a stop light in 3rd or 4th gear, it will and it will get up to speed eventually, but how much stress are you putting it under and how many times can you do that before it quits? 3500 watts isn’t really that much, and if your concerned with the weight, get a pair of 2000 watt gens and Tether them together. __________________ 2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel. Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS. Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.